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CyberWire-X is a series of specials where we collaborate with cybersecurity experts from a wide range of disciplines to bring you a diverse array of informed and fresh perspectives.
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Ep 54 | 1.19.26

Pentesting at the speed of thought.

In this CyberWire-X episode, Dave Bittner speaks with ⁠Horizon3.ai⁠ co-founder and CEO ⁠Snehal Antani⁠ about how continuous autonomous penetration testing is reshaping security resilience. Antani reflects on his journey from CIO to DoD operator, where he learned that the hardest part of security isn’t patching — it’s prioritizing what matters and proving defenses work before attackers do. He explains why vulnerability scans fall short, how “AI hackers” simulate adversary behavior at machine speed, and why organizations must shift from compliance thinking to attacker-centric validation. Antani shares real-world findings, warns of 77-second domain compromise, and predicts a future of AI fighting AI, with humans by exception.

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Ep 53 | 11.6.25

The role of AI in Zero Trust.

Zero Trust has been top of mind for years, but how is AI changing what that actually looks like in practice? In this episode of CyberWire-X, Dave Bittner is joined by ⁠Deepen Desai⁠, Chief Security Officer at ⁠Zscaler⁠, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on Zero Trust security frameworks. The discussion outlines how AI enhances threat prevention, automates data discovery, and improves user experience while addressing the practical financial implications of adopting AI in security. Hear how organizations must embrace AI to stay competitive and secure against evolving threats.

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Ep 52 | 8.17.25

Strengthening product security through ethical hacker collaboration.

Bug bounty programs have become a critical bridge between businesses and ethical hackers, but what does it take to make that relationship thrive? In this episode, ⁠Ani Turner⁠, Senior Security Engineer and bug bounty program lead at Adobe, and ⁠Jasmin Landry⁠, a seasoned ethical hacker and top-performing researcher on Adobe’s program, dive into the goals, benefits, and hidden challenges of running and contributing to a bug bounty program. From the motivations that drive hackers and businesses, to the misconceptions that persist in the space, this conversation explores what really makes a bug bounty program successful — and how trust, communication, and shared purpose can lead to stronger security outcomes.

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Ep 51 | 5.25.25

Purple teaming in the modern enterprise.

In large enterprise software companies, Red and Blue Teams collaborate through Purple Teaming to proactively detect, respond to, and mitigate advanced threats. In this episode of CyberWire-X, N2K's Dave Bittner is joined by Adobe’s ⁠Justin Tiplitsky⁠, Director of Red Team and ⁠Ivan Koshkin⁠, Senior Detection Engineer to discuss how their teams work together daily to strengthen Adobe’s security ecosystem. They share real-world insights on how this essential collaboration enhances threat detection, refines security controls, and improves overall cyber resilience.

Ep 50 | 4.21.24

Cloud Architect vs Detection Engineer: Mutual benefit.

In this episode of CyberWire-X, N2K CyberWire’s Podcast host Dave Bittner is joined by Brian Davis, Principal Software Engineer, and Thomas Gardner, Senior Detection Engineer, both from Red Canary. They engage in a cloud architect vs. detection engineer discussion. Through the conversation, they illustrate how one person benefits the other's work and how they work together. Red Canary is our CyberWire-X episode sponsor.

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